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Paige Berta

Sound Operator

Paige is an eighth grader at SLS, and this is her second year with the tech crew. She has enjoyed making and painting the set with her friends. She is excited to be learning new skills, and is happy to be a part of THIS IS A TEST. She hopes that everyone enjoys the show!

Rafael Castro

This is Mr. Castro’s first year at St. Luke’s. Before moving to Connecticut, he was involved both on and off stage in theatrical productions in Chicago, Washington DC and Rehoboth, Delaware. He also served as the stage crew moderator at the Friends School of Baltimore where he was responsible for the design and construction of the sets for many productions such as: MY FAIR LADY, OKLAHOMA, CRAZY FOR YOU, FUNNY GIRL, and BABES IN ARMS.

John Rourke Conners

Technical Director

Mr. Conners is a 12 year veteran of the entertainment industry, having worked in theatre, television, and film as a set designer, art director, scenic artist, lighting designer, carpenter, electrician, set decorator, and props designer. Credits include: LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O’BRIAN, THE DR. OZ SHOW, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Circle in the Square), AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, and SUPERBOWL XLVII. Mr. Conners has also worked for Manhattan Theatre Club, CBS, Food Network, MTV2, Solomon Group, LaMama, The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, as well as many other production houses and scene shops. He is very excited about being at St. Luke’s and working with the next generation of production professionals.

Jack Foley

This is Jack’s first year with the tech crew. He has been at SLS since fifth grade and always admired the tech crew. Jack loves to be a part of the tech crew, and always has a fun time. This is Jack’s second official theatrical production.